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Veronica's 15 Thoughts on Leadership

#1
You don’t have to be perfect to be a good leader.

#2
You must work hard at it!

#3
Work smartly - prioritize and focus efforts- set direction for yourself and others.

#4
Possess a “can do” attitude

#5
Hold yourself accountable – don’t escalate or delegate too often

#6
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes - do your homework and take calculated risks.

#7
Do whatever you can to remove fear - fear hinders progress.

#8
Set the right example - always work with integrity.

#9
Learn the “Culture” around you as it will help you navigate and sell your ideas.

#10
Be a strong collaborator.

#11
Always remember it’s not about you –
it’s about the mission-make decisions based on that.

#12
Learn to communicate well:
Be professional
Be consistent
Speak the truth
Communicate often - Assume Nothing!

#13
Learn to be a good listener.

#14
Know your “Emotional Intelligence”.

#15
Don’t take yourself so seriously.